I use the Exos 58 and really like it. It weighs half what most packs weigh and even the 55L small size swallows a hard sided bear canister. I wish the shoulder strap padding extended an inch or two longer to cover my collar bones.teapot57 wrote:My most recent purchase was not for me, but for my son. We got him an Osprey Exos 48 pack.
I'm on my 3rd pair of Salomon Quest 4D II GTX boots. Heff936 told me about them a few years ago.HoustonHiker wrote:I bought some Salomon Quest 4 II GTX boots. I took them on their first 5 mile hike in the park yesterday and they were quite comfortable. Though they are heavy compared to the TNF Ultra 109's I have been using.
Here's a good choice for you Tina.teapot57 wrote:Now that most of my hiking and camping plans are in place, I've moved on to thinking about new gear. What have you purchased lately?
My most recent purchase was not for me, but for my son. We got him an Osprey Exos 48 pack. What's highest on my wish list is a lighter backpacking tent (mine is about 4 lbs), but nothing I like is in the budget just yet. Plus, I have a 15 year old Sherpa to help with the load.
What's your most recent purchase? Or what do you have your eye on?
I've been looking into campchairs. They are a bit of a luxury, but I sometimes get lower back pain and I think the support after a long day of hiking would be nice. Do you find it hard to get into or out of the Mayfly? I tested out the Alite Monarch:isleroyaleguy wrote:Last year for us it was the Alight Mayfly camp chair. It was the first thing we would grab for when we got into camp.
Ahh! Back support sure helped in day to day recovery, which is key to long distance thru hiking. The ability to recover.
Good to hear! It seems really lightweight and comfortable. We will put it to the test this summer.I use the Exos 58 and really like it. It weighs half what most packs weigh and even the 55L small size swallows a hard sided bear canister.
I've had my eye on that tent. Unfortunately, REI doesn't ship to Canada and I haven't found it at a decent price up here. Or maybe I should say "fortunately". I really don't need it, but would really like it!Here's a good choice for you Tina.
https://www.rei.com/product/865388/big- ... AqJa8P8HAQ
2Lb 3oz is about as light as a decent free standing tent gets. I have the older version of a Copper II and I love it.
On sale now at REI.
Pete, my weight comparison of the Salomon to what some consider a trail running shoe is completely unfair.PeteE wrote:I'm on my 3rd pair of Salomon Quest 4D II GTX boots. Heff936 told me about them a few years ago.
They aren't heavy compared to the leather Asolos I had before.
I own the Copper Spur UL1 and second Pete's recommendation. The pluses, in addition to being lightweight, are its roominess inside for a 1 person tent and its ability to stand up well to very strong winds. Its minus is less durability than heavier tents when encountering sharp objects. I managed to get a 3" tear in mine. Big Agnes stood behind their product, though, and fixed and returned it for free. And they did a nice job on the fix.PeteE wrote:Here's a good choice for you Tina.
https://www.rei.com/product/865388/big- ... AqJa8P8HAQ
2Lb 3oz is about as light as a decent free standing tent gets. I have the older version of a Copper II and I love it.
On sale now at REI.
pete
I really like the REI Flex Lite chair. I only take it car camping, on short backpacks, or to music festivals but it is surprisingly comfortable and lightweight.isleroyaleguy wrote:Last year for us it was the Alight Mayfly camp chair. It was the first thing we would grab for when we got into camp.
We bought the REI Flex Lite chairs, which are very similar to the two you mention. The REI version is a little heaver but more comfortable than the sling chairs we used to use. They also fold up smaller making them easier to pack. We bought the REI version, as I recall, because we could use our Dividend and that made up for the extra 3 ounces or so. I have found that taking a foam roller helps me when I get to camp and the chair fits inside that and I carry it where you might typically carry a rolled sleeping pad. Our NeoAir All season pads fold up so they fit better inside the pack. The foam roller helps to keep my pelvis from being pulled out of alignment, which tends to happen as muscles in my right quad try to protect the right hip. it's also good for loosening backs. We had planned to replace our roller with one we saw that folds up, but to our surprise the one that folds is not only more expensive but heavier.teapot57 wrote:I've been looking into campchairs. They are a bit of a luxury, but I sometimes get lower back pain and I think the support after a long day of hiking would be nice. Do you find it hard to get into or out of the Mayfly? I tested out the Alite Monarch:isleroyaleguy wrote:Last year for us it was the Alight Mayfly camp chair. It was the first thing we would grab for when we got into camp.
Ahh! Back support sure helped in day to day recovery, which is key to long distance thru hiking. The ability to recover.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5027-958/Monarch-Chair
and the Helinox Ground Chair:
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5040-107/ ... xt=helinox
in our local Mountain Equipment Coop store (which doesn't carry the Mayfly, btw). I liked the Monarch, but since it only has two legs, you have to balance it, and I found it hard to sit forward in the chair. I was leaning toward purchasing the Helinox Ground Chair, but found it hard to get out of without putting your hands on the ground to push off.
Good to hear! It seems really lightweight and comfortable. We will put it to the test this summer.I use the Exos 58 and really like it. It weighs half what most packs weigh and even the 55L small size swallows a hard sided bear canister.
I've had my eye on that tent. Unfortunately, REI doesn't ship to Canada and I haven't found it at a decent price up here. Or maybe I should say "fortunately". I really don't need it, but would really like it!Here's a good choice for you Tina.
https://www.rei.com/product/865388/big- ... AqJa8P8HAQ
2Lb 3oz is about as light as a decent free standing tent gets. I have the older version of a Copper II and I love it.
On sale now at REI.
We looked at the REI flexlite too. They were nice, but 6oz heavier and didn't pack as small. But still a good option.HoustonHiker wrote:I really like the REI Flex Lite chair. I only take it car camping, on short backpacks, or to music festivals but it is surprisingly comfortable and lightweight.isleroyaleguy wrote:Last year for us it was the Alight Mayfly camp chair. It was the first thing we would grab for when we got into camp.